Good morning, Iowa City.

Iowa lawmakers passed a bill that increases K-12 funding by 2% or $160 per student and sends it to Gov. Reynolds—shifting $42.2 million for budget guarantee costs to state funds to protect local taxpayers while awarding $7 million to boost paraeducator pay for the coming school year.

Iowa City schools proposed an $8M cost-cut plan (including reducing about 23 educator positions and administrative staff) at a public board meeting held Tuesday at 6 p.m. at 2255 N.

Dubuque Rd. to tackle a budget shortfall.

Ava Heiden led No. 9 Iowa with 24 points + 10 rebounds and two blocks in a win over Michigan last week and was named the AP women's basketball player of the week for week 16.

She recorded double-doubles in wins over Nebraska, Purdue, and Michigan.

Dreamer and the Hoping Machine Inaugural Concert

7-9 p.m. — The James Theater — $20 GA/$12 students — Experience the debut performance of the Family Folk Machine band with original songs by choir members.

Ethan Bell Band Live Performance

10 PM – 1:30 AM — Elray's Live & Dive — $5 — Experience the dynamic Ethan Bell Band as they blend country, pop, and hip-hop in an unforgettable night of music.

Big Book Sale

10 AM – 3 PM — Iowa City Public Library — Support the Library — Explore a diverse collection of used books and media for all ages.

Primary Trust

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Riverside Theatre — $18 – $42 — Witness the heartwarming Pulitzer Prize-winning story of a man’s journey of self-discovery amid whimsical friendship.

Tune Out Music Trivia Night

7-10 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Free entry — Test your music knowledge with friends at this lively trivia night.

UI Jazz Jam Sessions

7-10 p.m. — Sanctuary Pub — Free entry — Experience a lively community jazz jam session featuring local musicians and students.

BINGO Night at Coach's Corner

6-8 p.m. — Coach's Corner — Win money off your tabs — Enjoy BINGO and a lively sports bar vibe with friends.

Thursday Group Class - Cello Book 1

5:00-5:45 p.m. — Preucil School of Music — Cost not specified — Participate in a group cello class tailored for beginners.

Book Babies Storytime

10:30-11 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Fun-filled singing, reading, and rhyming session for infants aged 0-2 years and their caregivers.

STEAM Discovery

1-3 p.m. — Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Free entry — Engage in hands-on activities that ignite curiosity and interest in STEAM subjects for all ages.